Dear Coach or Manager,

The Suffield Soccer Club invites you to apply for participation in the 22nd Annual Suffield Invitational Soccer Tournament this coming June. Suffield, CT is located on the Connecticut / Massachusetts state line approximately 15 miles north of Hartford, CT and less than 10 miles south of Springfield, MA. Suffield is located less than 5 miles from Bradley International Airport and our tournament facilities are easily accessible from I-91 with numerous hotels and restaurants in the area for your convenience.

Last year’s event had over 125 teams participating from all over New England, New York, New Jersey and Canada. The Connecticut Junior Soccer Association, a member of the US Youth Soccer Association, sanctions the 2010 Suffield Soccer Club Invitational Tournament. Tournament participation is intended for affiliated Classic/Travel, Select, and Premier level teams that are registered with their respective state or national associations.

All teams are guaranteed 4 games in a round robin competition format, which begins at 7:30 AM Saturday, June 26th and will conclude late in the day on Sunday, June 27th 2010. This year’s tournament will feature two divisions in both boys and girls age groups U11 through U17. The number of divisions in each age group and their respective levels of play will depend upon the number and types of teams applying and accepted into the tournament. All players on Division Championship teams will be awarded with an individual item. We will also have U9 and U10 divisions where all players receive a participation award. USSF certified referees will be used at all games.

The 2010 tournament headquarters will be at the Bruce Park Sports Complex. Games will also be played at Suffield High School, Middle School, and Sullivan Fields. We accommodate many skill levels and offer excellent field play quality. We take great pride in our reputation for hosting a competitive tournament as well as offering family fun and entertainment.

In between games, discover New England charm and hospitality in Connecticut’s Heritage Valley. Enjoy trolley car rides at the Trolley Museum and walks through the underground tunnels at the local Old Newgate Prison and Copper Mine where prisoners were shackled and chained at night. Travel through aviation history as you walk among the scores of fighters, bombers, helicopters, commercial planes and other aircraft on a guided tour of the New England Air Museum. Six Flags - New England is less than 5 miles from tournament headquarters. Also teams can visit the interactive Basketball “Hall of Fame”, Yankee Candle Factory or check out the shops in scenic Northampton, MA. All these attractions are within a short distance from Suffield, CT.

The 2010 team entry fee is $475.00. Payment of the entry fee must be received by May 15, 2010 and be tendered by a check payable to the "Suffield Soccer Club".

All teams must register for the tournament online at www.GotSoccer.com and send the completed application printout in with their check.

We ask that all local hotel accommodations be made through www.packyourboots.com.

Please visit www.suffieldsoccer.com for additional information.

We look forward to seeing you in late June.

Sincerely,  

Debbie Viets

Debbie Viets
2010 Tournament Director